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Hapukurk (pickled cucumbers)

Hapukurk are cucumbers pickled in a dill-flavoured vinegar, a traditional preserving method that accompanies dark rye bread, fish and braised dishes. Crisp and tangy, they take only a few minutes to prepare.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers and cut them in halves or quarters depending on their size.
  2. In a sterilised jar, place the dill, crushed garlic, peppercorns and mustard seeds.
  3. Pack the jar with the cucumbers, tightly arranged.
  4. Bring the vinegar, water, salt and sugar to the boil, then pour the hot brine over the cucumbers until covered.
  5. Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature.
  6. Keep in the fridge and wait at least 3 days before tasting.

Variations and tips

Fermented version. Replace the vinegar with 1.5 litres of 5% salted water, let it ferment at room temperature for 4 to 5 days, then refrigerate.

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